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Introduction
A visit to Salvador is a chance to step back in time, to stroll through a perfectly preserved city from the 16th and 17th centuries. It's a chance to experience Brazil's close connection to Africa -- to taste this connection in the food, hear... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There By Plane -- Varig (tel. 071/4003-7000), Gol (tel. 0300/115-2121), and TAM (tel. 071/4002-5700) all fly from Rio, São Paulo, Recife, Brasilia, and other places with connections. The modern Aeroporto Deputado Luis Eduardo Maga... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Area Code -- The area code for Salvador is 071. Business Hours -- Stores are open 9am to 6pm Monday through Saturday, and closed on Sundays. Pelourinho's stores open Sunday afternoon. Shopping centers open Monday through Saturday from 10am... Continue reading »
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Getting around
On Foot Large parts of Salvador are pedestrian-friendly. Pelourinho can only really be experienced on foot and is a stroller's dream. The narrow streets and cobblestone alleys open onto large squares with baroque churches; the stately mansio... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
If You Have 1 Day If 1 day is all you've got, you better get moving! Exploring the district of Pelourinho is a must. You could spend hours in this neighborhood admiring the colorful colonial mansions and impressive baroque churches. Wander... Continue reading »
Salvador Travel Experiences
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Time for some culture
Salvador is a beautiful city. I am staying in the upper city (there is a literally an upper and lower city, connected by a big elev... Continue reading »
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Let the culture begin - Salvador
September 21st, 2007: Day 6 Salvador:We hoped on a morning flight to Salvador and arrived mid afternoon. We took a cab to the tourist are... Continue reading »
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My Travels with Sarah: Salvador, Morro de Sao Pa...
Photos: (more to come)http://oxford.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2105287&l=2ce1f&id=36804972The last 2 weeks with Sarah have been w... Continue reading »
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Cobblestone streets and waves of rain...
Dear friends, I´m leaving Salvador today to return to Rio. I spent more time here than I expected. I stayed in the Perinho, a... Continue reading »
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Meeting the parents (or not...)
Flo says:Before even getting in to Salvador we became particularly well aquainted with its airport, waiting for 6 hours for Mum and Peter... Continue reading »
